About Us
Ted Pollock CPA CA CFP
At Ted Pollock CPA, we combine professional expertise with personal connection. Our Collingwood office is staffed full time with everyone working together in the same space to build collaboration, accountability, and camaraderie. We’ve also invested in the latest technology to deliver the same efficiency as large firms, without losing the personalized approach that defines us.
About Us
Ted Pollock CPA CA CFP
At Ted Pollock CPA, we combine professional expertise with personal connection. Our Collingwood office is staffed full time with everyone working together in the same space to build collaboration, accountability, and camaraderie. We’ve also invested in the latest technology to deliver the same efficiency as large firms, without losing the personalized approach that defines us.
About Us
Ted Pollock CPA CA CFP
At Ted Pollock CPA, we combine professional expertise with personal connection. Our Collingwood office is staffed full time with everyone working together in the same space to build collaboration, accountability, and camaraderie. We’ve also invested in the latest technology to deliver the same efficiency as large firms, without losing the personalized approach that defines us.
Meet Ted Pollock
Meet Ted Pollock
Ted Pollock is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant, and Certified Financial Planner with over 30 years of experience serving both corporate and personal clients.
He began his career in 1983 with a national accounting firm before launching his own practice in 1990. After selling that firm in 2003, Ted spent several years working in industry before re-establishing his practice in 2012.
His career spans public practice, corporate finance, and business valuation — giving him a broad perspective on what it takes to help clients succeed at every stage of their financial journey.
Ted Pollock is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant, and Certified Financial Planner with over 30 years of experience serving both corporate and personal clients.
He began his career in 1983 with a national accounting firm before launching his own practice in 1990. After selling that firm in 2003, Ted spent several years working in industry before re-establishing his practice in 2012.
His career spans public practice, corporate finance, and business valuation — giving him a broad perspective on what it takes to help clients succeed at every stage of their financial journey.
“I love advising clients and have never met a problem I didn’t like — or at least hadn’t seen before. You may leave me one day, but you’ll leave with a better understanding of your business, your taxes, and what to expect from your professionals.”
“I love advising clients and have never met a problem I didn’t like — or at least hadn’t seen before. You may leave me one day, but you’ll leave with a better understanding of your business, your taxes, and what to expect from your professionals.”
Beyond the Numbers
Beyond the Numbers
Outside the office, Ted is as active as ever. He enjoys playing tennis, skiing at Osler Bluff, and performing in a local rock band. He and his wife, Maureen, have been married for over 40 years and love visiting their two grown sons — now living in Revelstoke and Vernon, B.C. That same energy, consistency, and curiosity he brings to his personal life define the way he works with clients every day.
Outside the office, Ted is as active as ever. He enjoys playing tennis, skiing at Osler Bluff, and performing in a local rock band. He and his wife, Maureen, have been married for over 40 years and love visiting their two grown sons — now living in Revelstoke and Vernon, B.C. That same energy, consistency, and curiosity he brings to his personal life define the way he works with clients every day.
Meet Our Team
Joanna Robinson
Since 1998
Joanna Robinson is an experienced Accounting Technician specializing in corporate accounting and tax preparation. She began her career at a national accounting firm, where she first worked with Ted, and has since built long-standing relationships with clients who value her precision and professionalism. Joanna briefly left accounting to become a Registered Massage Therapist, returning in 2020 with renewed perspective. Today, she focuses on corporate clients, preparing financial statements and tax returns with accuracy and care.
Outside the office, Joanna enjoys life in Beaver Valley with her husband, Kit, and their two dogs, Charlie and Nelly. A former competitive figure skater, she brings that same focus and dedication to her work and life.
Joanna Robinson is an experienced Accounting Technician specializing in corporate accounting and tax preparation. She began her career at a national accounting firm, where she first worked with Ted, and has since built long-standing relationships with clients who value her precision and professionalism. Joanna briefly left accounting to become a Registered Massage Therapist, returning in 2020 with renewed perspective. Today, she focuses on corporate clients, preparing financial statements and tax returns with accuracy and care.
Outside the office, Joanna enjoys life in Beaver Valley with her husband, Kit, and their two dogs, Charlie and Nelly. A former competitive figure skater, she brings that same focus and dedication to her work and life.
Connie Mannetje
Since 2025
Connie Mannetje has spent over 25 years supporting individuals and businesses as an Accounting Technician. She has worked with several private accounting firms, specializing in bookkeeping, personal tax, and corporate tax preparation. Connie is skilled in QuickBooks, Sage, Profile, CaseWare, and Microsoft Office, ensuring every client’s records are clear, compliant, and well-organized.
Based near Blue Mountain, she enjoys hiking, camping, and line dancing, as well as winter escapes down south with her daughter. Connie also loves exploring local trails on her enduro motorcycle with her husband and son, reflecting her adventurous spirit.
Connie Mannetje has spent over 25 years supporting individuals and businesses as an Accounting Technician. She has worked with several private accounting firms, specializing in bookkeeping, personal tax, and corporate tax preparation. Connie is skilled in QuickBooks, Sage, Profile, CaseWare, and Microsoft Office, ensuring every client’s records are clear, compliant, and well-organized.
Based near Blue Mountain, she enjoys hiking, camping, and line dancing, as well as winter escapes down south with her daughter. Connie also loves exploring local trails on her enduro motorcycle with her husband and son, reflecting her adventurous spirit.
Christy Strodthoff
Since 2024
Christy brings over 20 years of bookkeeping experience, along with a passion for organization and client service. She began by managing the books for her husband’s small business, which sparked her lifelong interest in helping other business owners stay financially on track. Today, she’s proficient in QuickBooks Online and Desktop and manages CRA requirements with ease. As Office Manager, she ensures daily operations run smoothly, keeping both clients and the team supported and informed.
Outside of work, Christy enjoys family life with her husband, Andy, their identical twin teenage daughters, and their dogs, Winnie and Luna. Together, they love camping and exploring the outdoors across Canada.
Christy brings over 20 years of bookkeeping experience, along with a passion for organization and client service. She began by managing the books for her husband’s small business, which sparked her lifelong interest in helping other business owners stay financially on track. Today, she’s proficient in QuickBooks Online and Desktop and manages CRA requirements with ease. As Office Manager, she ensures daily operations run smoothly, keeping both clients and the team supported and informed.
Outside of work, Christy enjoys family life with her husband, Andy, their identical twin teenage daughters, and their dogs, Winnie and Luna. Together, they love camping and exploring the outdoors across Canada.
Our Values & Community Commitment
Our Values & Community Commitment
Our Values & Community Commitment
At Ted Pollock CPA, we believe good accounting starts with good relationships. Our values — integrity, professionalism, and community — shape the way we work with every client.
We take pride in being part of Collingwood’s vibrant local business community and in supporting the people and organizations that make it thrive. Whether it’s through professional collaboration, mentorship, or community involvement, our goal is to help local businesses grow with confidence and clarity.
At Ted Pollock CPA, we believe good accounting starts with good relationships. Our values — integrity, professionalism, and community — shape the way we work with every client.
We take pride in being part of Collingwood’s vibrant local business community and in supporting the people and organizations that make it thrive. Whether it’s through professional collaboration, mentorship, or community involvement, our goal is to help local businesses grow with confidence and clarity.
At Ted Pollock CPA, we believe good accounting starts with good relationships. Our values — integrity, professionalism, and community — shape the way we work with every client.
We take pride in being part of Collingwood’s vibrant local business community and in supporting the people and organizations that make it thrive. Whether it’s through professional collaboration, mentorship, or community involvement, our goal is to help local businesses grow with confidence and clarity.
Ted himself maintains active membership in:
Simcoe District CPA Association
Ted himself maintains active membership in:
- CPA Canada
- CPA Ontario
- Financial Planning Standards Council (CFP)
- Simcoe District CPA Association
Ted himself maintains active membership in:
- CPA Canada
- CPA Ontario
- Financial Planning Standards Council (CFP)
- Simcoe District CPA Association
Our Extended Professional Network
We also collaborate with Shaun Swanton, CPA of SWSCPA, a third-party tax specialist with a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Waterloo and over 20 years of in-depth tax experience. Shaun’s practice is unique as his only clients are other CPA firms, including ours, which means he provides technical tax expertise exclusively to accounting professionals. SWSCPA supports us with advanced corporate tax planning, reorganizations, and specialty areas such as farm tax, a highly complex and specialized field.
When needed, we also work closely with cross-border Canada–U.S. tax consultants to ensure clients receive accurate and comprehensive guidance on international tax matters.
Our Commitment to Ethics and Integrity
Our Commitment to Ethics and Integrity
The attributes of a great ethical tax practitioner guide everything we do:
The attributes of a great ethical tax practitioner guide everything we do:
Understanding and interpreting the law responsibly
Understanding and interpreting the law responsibly
Understanding and interpreting the law responsibly
Communicating clearly with clients, CRA, and peers
Communicating clearly with clients, CRA, and peers
Communicating clearly with clients, CRA, and peers
Building trusted relationships grounded in honesty
Building trusted relationships grounded in honesty
Building trusted relationships grounded in honesty
Assessing risks objectively and offering practical solutions
Assessing risks objectively and offering practical solutions
Assessing risks objectively and offering practical solutions
Conducting thorough research and consulting where appropriate
Conducting thorough research and consulting where appropriate
Conducting thorough research and consulting where appropriate
Teaching and mentoring with integrity
Teaching and mentoring with integrity
Teaching and mentoring with integrity
“Our role isn’t just to complete returns — it’s to educate, protect, and empower our clients.”
“Our role isn’t just to complete returns — it’s to educate, protect, and empower our clients.”
Visit Us
Our office is located in the heart of Collingwood and is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with someone always available to greet you.
Visit Us
Our office is located in the heart of Collingwood and is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with someone always available to greet you.
Visit Us
Our office is located in the heart of Collingwood and is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with someone always available to greet you.